The Post Most: Roy Moore’s refusal to exit Alabama Senate race reflects diminished power of Washington

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Democracy Dies in Darkness     Most popular right now   PowerPost • Analysis Roy Moore's refusal to exit Alabama Senate race reflects diminished power of Washington Senate leaders, including Mitch McConnell, have called on Moore to step aside. He hasn't yet — and that could produce collateral damage for the GOP heading toward the 2018 midterms. By Paul Kane  •  Read more » U.S. soldier in Niger ambush was bound and apparently executed, villagers say More details emerged about the mysterious Oct. mission that ended in the deaths of four U.S. soldiers. By Sudarsan Raghavan  •   Read more »   Trump says U.S. won't be 'taken advantage of anymore.' Hours later, Pacific Rim nations reach deal on trade without America. The agreement represents a rebuke of the president, coming near the end of his 12-day swing through Asia. By Ashley Parker  •   Read more »   Woman says Roy Moore initiated sexual encounter when she was 14, he was 32 Alabama resident Leigh Corfman said that in 1979, when Moore was an assistant district attorney, he brought her to his home and touched her sexually. Three other women said that Moore – now a candidate for U.S. Senate -- pursued them when they were teenagers and he was in his early 30s. By Stephanie McCrummen  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinion Bannon is right: It's no coincidence The Post broke the Moore story The Republicans showed their moral parameters in responding to the "mere allegation." By Ruth Marcus  •   Read more »   The unforgettable moment a widow touched the face that once belonged to her husband Long after Andy Sandness became the Mayo Clinic's first face transplant recipient, he met his donor's widow. By Lindsey Bever  •   Read more »   'He said he didn't meddle': Trump talks with Putin about U.S. elections and Syria in brief interactions The two leaders chatted informally on the sidelines of a regional economic summit in Vietnam. By Ashley Parker  •   Read more »   Senate candidate Roy Moore does not rule out that he may have dated teen girls when he was in his 30s The former prosecutor and judge said in a radio interview with Sean Hannity that he did not recall such encounters and said such behavior would be inappropriate. Two Republican senators withdrew their support for Moore after the interview. By Michael Scherer  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT How Veterans Day went from celebrating world peace to thanking armed forces The holiday, originally called Armistice Day, shows how drastically our military power has evolved. By Katie Mettler  •   Read more »   Things turned ugly when a cruise-ship captain skipped stops in plague-afflicted Madagascar When a cruise ship canceled its stops to plague-ridden Madagascar, a French passenger organized a protest. By Marwa Eltagouri  •   Read more »   The Post's View • Opinion How low will the GOP sink? The dodge on Roy Moore is a desperate attempt to preserve the Republican majority. By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   The rise and fall of the Podestas, Washington's powerful political brother act Tony and John were part of the nation's elite for decades, but the past year has been brutal. By Roxanne Roberts  •   Read more »   Opinion Democrats, cut the cheer Democrats are still acting as though demography is destiny when they need to woo whites. By David Von Drehle  •   Read more »   TV • Perspective Now that Louis C.K. has admitted he's a pig, can we keep him? The answer is still no. His remorseful statement on Friday is a good start, but everything's different now. By Hank Stuever  •   Read more »   Opinion Here's an idea, Republicans: Repeal and replace the tax code The GOP tax bill is meant to show its Trumpian base that congressional majorities matter. By George F. Will  •   Read more »   Opinion The GOP tries to trade polar bears for tax cuts Republicans are pulling elephants out of hats for a chance at political victory. By Kathleen Parker  •   Read more »           Share The Post Most:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for The Post Most or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071